Jo Ann Green Hendrickson, 87, of Butler, went to be with her Lord and Savior, November 6, 2022.
The family wishes to thank all the aides, nurses and doctors who gave such loving care to Jo Ann while residing at Sunflower Dementia Unit – Sunnyview Nursing Home. We are forever grateful.
Born in Mt. Pleasant PA on March 16, 1935, to the late Dewey & Annabel Green.
Graduated Hurst High School in 1953, she played baritone in the marching band.
In the 70’s & 80’s she enjoyed working for Kroger Co as a Cashier and Deli clerk.
In the 90’s you could find Jo Ann sharing the newest merchandise from House of Lloyd/Christmas Around the World. She started as a Demonstrator, quickly advanced to Supervisor, then District Manager. Her sales earned her trips traveling all over the world.
In the 2000’s Jo Ann enjoyed being a school bus driver. Roenigk Bus Company being her longest bus employer before retiring.
Riding horses and country music were a big part of her life. She loved Wayne Hart, Silver Hammer Band and Tony Barge.
She was a past member of the Tri-State Country Music Association.
She booked local bands at the East Butler Fireman’s Club. Most will remember Jo Ann wearing a cowboy hat and boots.
Of all the titles Jo Ann had, she was most proud to be called Mom, Grandma & Nana.
4 children – Bruce Pfeifer, Karen Gratzinger Schiebel (David), Keith Gratzinger & Kenny Gratzinger (Joyce)
9 grandchildren: Angel Miller, Ken Miller, Matthew Miller, Christopher Schiebel, Jonathan Schiebel, Kenny Lee Gratzinger, Christopher Gratzinger, Joshua Holden & Jenna Holden
9 great-grandchildren: Greggory Miller, Madeleine Miller, Sophia Miller, Eliana Miller, Amaria Miller, Zachary Miller & David Miller, Motley Gratzinger, Jazelle Gratzinger.
In addition to her parents, Jo Ann is preceded in death by a son, Keith Gratzinger & her brother, Donald Green.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30 am New Life Christian Ministries, 139 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.
Memorial donations can be made in Jo Ann’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2835 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, or New Life Christian Ministries, 139 Knock Road, Saxonburg, PA 16056.
Online condolences may be made to www.thompson-miller.com.